Oct 11, 1891) born in North Geonlla Gochang; soon adapted by his wealthy heirless uncle
1908) entered Waseda University of Japan [早稻田大學] which he majored in political economy
1914) retured to Waseda University, graduated, come home to Korea
1917) acquired control of Chungang School (declined to sign the March First declaration of independence)
1919) established Kyôngsông Spinning and Weaving Company (Kyôngbang) to promote native economic power (Japanese dominated textile industry)
1920) founded the Tong-A Ilbo (promote the native press and to eliminate illiteracy) ; the newspaper was boycotted by the left and, in 1940, the Japanese closed it down
1923) central person in the university establishing movement (increased nationalism among Koreans)
1932) collected antiques of Korea to prevent leaking of the nation’s traditional antique
1937) was a Director of Ewha Women's University
1946) found Koryo University
1949) leader of the conservative Korean Democratic Party
1951) because the vice president of Korea under Syngman Rhee, whose drift toward authoritarianism Song opposed
1951, 5) opposed to the suppression of the National Assembly; resigned from the position
Feb 18, 1955) died from the constant torture (Syngman Rhee’s government)
Major nationalistic movements
Made the students in his Chunggang School to wear uniforms made out of Korean silk
Accused of participating in the March 1 movement and imprisoned for six months
On the Chungang Newspapaer, he erased the national flag of Japan from the uniform Son Gi Jung, who won the gold medal in Berlin Olympic's Marathon
Ideological foundation
Deeply influenced by Kim Gu and Ahn Chang Ho's voice towards independence
The policy of 'National Self Determinationism' in Woodrow Wilson's 14
Opposition
Kim Songsu's Korea Democratic Party was a major political force opposing the Communists.
Opposed Syungman Rhee's authoritarian power
Question
How did establishment of schools raise nationalism?
Reflection
I attended the nationalist ball as Kim Song-su. When I said that I was an establisher of Koryo and Chungang Daily, many people (historic figures) gave me a look of awe because they were all familiar with these names. I first met Mao Zedong, a Chinese communist who believed in the Marxist government. He seemed to use violence when tolerating his people, making him a dictator. I basically disagreed with this opinion. The next historical figure I met was Chiang Kai-shek, a Chinese nationalist. He was in a political rivalries with Mao after the Chinese Revolution in 1922 which overthrew Qing Dynasty. As a nationalist, his agreed upon most of his policies. The most memorable person I met was Syngman Rhee. When I(Kim Song-su) was a vie president of Korea, Syngman Rhee was a president. As a vice president I still disagreed with him. I experienced several tortures from Syungman Rhee’s power for going against the suppression of the government.
Overall, I enjoyed this activity. I was really into my character and some people seemed to be really into theirs too. Especially when my character’s opponents and I were discussing, we supported our opinions with a reasons and even discussed whether our choices were effective or right. At the end of the nationalist ball, I could hear several responses to my question ‘How did establishment of schools raise nationalism?’ Most people’s responses could be categorized into these three:
Planting nationalistic values in the students
Secretly teaching in Korean
Raising Korean’s literacy to publish books and read books
I agree with all these points. By establishing schools such as Koryo University and Chungang School, Kim Song-su planted nationalistic values in the students. By teaching in Korean, Song-su prevented Koreans from forgetting their mother language. Lastly, by teaching students how to read and write, nationalistic ideas can spread more widely, inciting more people.
"김성수." 김성수. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 14 May 2010. <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Seong-su_%28journalist%29>.
Kim, but he also expresses his admiration for Kim, and believes that. "A Korean Nationalist Entrepreneur, reviewed by Patterson." KoreaWeb.ws - Your Information Gateway to Korea: Research, Art, News, Publications, Jobs, Youth, Women. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2010. <http://koreaweb.ws/ks/ksr/ksr99-12.htm>.
"A Korean Nationalist Entrepreneur." SUNY Press :: Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2010. <http://www.sunypress.edu/p-2744-a-korean-nationalist-entreprene.aspx>.
Kim Songsu (김송수)
Timeline of his life
Major nationalistic movements
Ideological foundation
Opposition
Question
How did establishment of schools raise nationalism?
Reflection
I attended the nationalist ball as Kim Song-su. When I said that I was an establisher of Koryo and Chungang Daily, many people (historic figures) gave me a look of awe because they were all familiar with these names. I first met Mao Zedong, a Chinese communist who believed in the Marxist government. He seemed to use violence when tolerating his people, making him a dictator. I basically disagreed with this opinion. The next historical figure I met was Chiang Kai-shek, a Chinese nationalist. He was in a political rivalries with Mao after the Chinese Revolution in 1922 which overthrew Qing Dynasty. As a nationalist, his agreed upon most of his policies. The most memorable person I met was Syngman Rhee. When I(Kim Song-su) was a vie president of Korea, Syngman Rhee was a president. As a vice president I still disagreed with him. I experienced several tortures from Syungman Rhee’s power for going against the suppression of the government.
Overall, I enjoyed this activity. I was really into my character and some people seemed to be really into theirs too. Especially when my character’s opponents and I were discussing, we supported our opinions with a reasons and even discussed whether our choices were effective or right. At the end of the nationalist ball, I could hear several responses to my question ‘How did establishment of schools raise nationalism?’ Most people’s responses could be categorized into these three:
Planting nationalistic values in the students
Secretly teaching in Korean
Raising Korean’s literacy to publish books and read books
I agree with all these points. By establishing schools such as Koryo University and Chungang School, Kim Song-su planted nationalistic values in the students. By teaching in Korean, Song-su prevented Koreans from forgetting their mother language. Lastly, by teaching students how to read and write, nationalistic ideas can spread more widely, inciting more people.
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"A Korean Nationalist Entrepreneur." SUNY Press :: Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2010. <http://www.sunypress.edu/p-2744-a-korean-nationalist-entreprene.aspx>.
"김성수." 김성수. Wikipedia, n.d. Web. 14 May 2010. <en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Seong-su_%28journalist%29>.
Kim, but he also expresses his admiration for Kim, and believes that. "A Korean Nationalist Entrepreneur, reviewed by Patterson." KoreaWeb.ws - Your Information Gateway to Korea: Research, Art, News, Publications, Jobs, Youth, Women. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2010. <http://koreaweb.ws/ks/ksr/ksr99-12.htm>.
"A Korean Nationalist Entrepreneur." SUNY Press :: Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 May 2010. <http://www.sunypress.edu/p-2744-a-korean-nationalist-entreprene.aspx>.